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Erika Marie • OurBlackGirls

At 14-years-old, Shonna Wesley became a mother. The details involving her home life or the father of her child remain secrets only privy to those involved, loved ones, and the authorities. It has been over 40 years since anyone has seen or heard from the young teen—who, in 1981, was a 16-year-old mother to a two-year-old daughter, Shandonder. On the day Shonna went missing, she and Shandonder reportedly went to the store to meet up with Shonna's boyfriend in Dallas, Texas. However, what happened to Shonna after this encounter has plagued investigators for decades.

Shonna Wesley, 16: Dallas Teen Mom Vanishes In 1981, Daughter Found Abandoned

Los Angeles, CA

L.A. TACO

Body-worn camera footage captured a Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officer choking a suicidal music producer who was handcuffed to a gurney in North Hollywood last month, after the producer appeared to spit in the officer’s direction.

Video: Veteran LAPD Officer Chokes Handcuffed R&B Producer After He Spits At Him During Mental Health Crisis

Huntington Beach, CA

The Orange County Tribune

A CRASH between a car and a motorcycle killed one person in Huntington Beach (Shutterstock). A traffic collision between an automobile and a motorcycle took the life of a Costa Mesa man Sunday night in Huntington Beach.

Car-motorcycle crash kills 1

Eugene, OR

Baldwin James

The Oregon Ducks, a formidable force in collegiate football, have consistently demonstrated their prowess on the field. This season, they have exhibited remarkable resilience and determination, overcoming challenges and securing a spot in the Pac-12 championship game. As they prepare to face their opponents, the question on everyone's mind is: can the Oregon Ducks claim the coveted championship title?

Can the Oregon Ducks Reign Last? Analyzing Their Chances of Winning the Championship

Salem, OR

Robbie Newport

The average person never thinks the bad things they read in the news will ever happen to them, that is, unless they have been a victim of crime themselves. This is a lesson a Salem, OR mom learned the hard way when she left her car running with her two children inside while she went into a convenience store in the early hours on Nov. 8.

Mom learns a lesson about leaving her car running with children inside while going into a store

Berkeley, CA

The Berkeley Scanner

Maria Garcia remembers everything that happened on the day she said goodbye to Angel and Jazy, her two oldest sons, for the last time. Jazy, who had just turned 17, surprised everyone that night when he said he was going with Angel, 15, to a friend's quinceañera.

A year after deaths of Angel and Jazy, their mother asks: 'Why?'

Chicago, IL

Natalie Frank, Ph.D.

First-of-kind reunion expected to draw thousands of Obamaworld veterans. Thousands of Obamaworld veterans are coming together in Chicago to commemorate the 15th anniversary of Barack Obama's groundbreaking presidential victory, which took place on November 4, 2008, in a joyous celebration at Grant Park. This reunion, their first official gathering, marks a significant milestone in American political history.

Obama Team Reunites in Chicago to Celebrate 15th Anniversary of Historic Presidential Victory

West Virginia State

Charleston, WV

Michael Ramsburg

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Buck firearm season begins on Monday, Nov. 20 in all but four West Virginia counties. As one of the most popular hunting seasons in the state, the two-week period which this year runs through Dec. 3 sees a large harvest of deer -- nearly 49,000 in 2022 alone.

Bag a big buck? The governor wants to see it

Mechanicsburg, PA

New Bethlehem, PA

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. – Redbank Valley and Hickory, the final two remaining teams in the PIAA football championships from District 9 and District 10, found out where and when they will be playing, as the PIAA released updated brackets Sunday morning. Redbank Valley, the D9 Class 1A champion, will take...

PIAA Releases Semifinal Football Sites, Times

New Jersey State

Philadelphia, PA

Morristown Minute

Philadelphia Quartet Charged in $1.6 Million UPS Burglary Spree Spanning Over Two Years. Morristown, NJ – In a startling revelation, four Philadelphia residents face charges for allegedly conducting a sophisticated burglary operation, targeting United Parcel Service (UPS) warehouses across the United States, including in New Jersey. The accused are implicated in a series of thefts amounting to an estimated $1.6 million in lost merchandise, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Massive Theft Ring Uncovered: UPS Warehouses Targeted Nationwide

Virginia State

Portsmouth, VA

Margaret Minnicks

Missy Elliotthas been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She made history by becoming the first female rapper to receive that honor. The 52-year-old celebrity has widely been referred to as the "Queen of Rap," the "First Lady of Hip Hop, and the "First Lady of Hip Hop" by several media outlets.

Virginia native Missy Elliott inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as first female rapper

Freight train, semi-truck collision has authorities seriously questioning the safety of Chicago mass transit. One person has lost their life in Chicago as a freight train collided with a stationary semi-truck on the tracks in the Back of the Yards neighborhood's railyard. The incident occurred at approximately 6:30 a.m. in the intermodal railyard, situated parallel to the Dan Ryan Expressway between 47th Street and Garfield Boulevard.

Deadly Train Collision 2nd Major Train Crash in Chicago in 4 Days Raising Serious Safety Concerns

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